Food & Beverage Director - Luxury Hotel

Placements24; Rustenburg; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Accommodation discounts

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 presents an on-site opportunity for a visionary Food & Beverage Director at a luxury hotel in Rustenburg, North West. You will lead all F&B operations across restaurants, bars, room service and banqueting, and develop innovative menus while upholding brand standards and guest delight.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in F&B management, including 3+ years in a director role, and a diploma or degree in Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years in food & beverage management, including 3+ years in a director-level role.
• Diploma or degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or related field.
• Proven track record managing multi-outlet F&B operations and banqueting.
• Strong financial management skills with P&L responsibility and cost control.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience with menu engineering, costing, and inventory management systems.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced luxury hotel environment in Rustenburg.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage all F&B operations across restaurants, bars, room service, and banqueting.
• Develop innovative menu concepts with high quality, presentation, and brand standards.
• Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, hygiene, and safety compliance.
• Manage beverage programs, including wine lists, cocktail menus, and bar stock.
• Control costs to achieve profitability and meet financial targets.
• Recruit, train, and develop F&B staff to ensure exceptional service.
• Collaborate with chefs, sales, and marketing to plan events and promotions.
• Ensure health, safety, and sanitation standards across all outlets.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

F&B management

P&L management

Menu engineering

Cost control

Ausbildung

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Inventory management systems

Costing methods

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished luxury hotel in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking a visionary Food & Beverage Director to elevate its dining experiences. This is a high-profile, on-site role requiring a seasoned professional to lead all aspects of the hotel's food and beverage operations. You will be responsible for conceptualizing innovative menus, managing diverse culinary teams, overseeing multiple dining outlets including fine dining restaurants, bars, and banqueting facilities, and ensuring exceptional service standards. The ideal candidate possesses a sophisticated palate, strong financial acumen, and a passion for creating memorable gastronomic journeys for guests. This position is critical to the hotel's reputation and success within the competitive hospitality and tourism landscape of Rustenburg. Your presence will be integral to maintaining the impeccable standards expected of a luxury establishment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all food and beverage operations, including restaurants, bars, room service, and banqueting.
• Develop and execute innovative menu concepts, ensuring high quality, presentation, and adherence to brand standards.
• Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, hygiene, and compliance with food safety regulations.
• Manage beverage programs, including wine lists, cocktail menus, and bar inventory.
• Control food and beverage costs, optimize profitability, and achieve financial targets.
• Recruit, train, motivate, and develop F&B staff to ensure exceptional service delivery.
• Ensure a high level of guest satisfaction by monitoring feedback and proactively addressing concerns.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate favorable terms for procurement.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef, Sales, and Marketing teams to create successful events and promotions.
• Implement and maintain rigorous health, safety, and sanitation standards across all F&B outlets.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in food and beverage management, with at least 3 years in a Director-level role, preferably within luxury hotels.
• A diploma or degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in managing multi-outlet F&B operations and banqueting.
• Strong financial management skills, including P&L responsibility and cost control.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Creative flair and a passion for food, wine, and exceptional service.
• Experience with menu engineering, costing, and inventory management systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment, particularly in Rustenburg.
• Must possess a deep understanding of the hospitality and tourism industry trends.
• Strong network within the local North West food and beverage scene is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of R .
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Generous leave allowance and hotel accommodation discounts.
• Opportunities for professional development and international exposure.
• Relocation assistance may be provided for the ideal candidate.
• Work in a premium hospitality environment in Rustenburg.
• Performance-driven bonus structure.